Country Homes. Collected Spaces. Upstate Life.
Welcome to Upstate Vintage Living
Old homes, antique finds, affordable decorating, and a love for life in Upstate New York.
We’re Emily and Elisabeth, a mother-daughter duo who believe the most beautiful homes aren’t created overnight—or bought straight from a catalog. They’re collected over time, filled with memories, meaningful pieces, and a little bit of everything you love.
From our historic Hudson River home to antique markets, gardens, small towns, and decorating projects, we’re sharing the places, pieces, and stories that inspire us.
Explore Upstate Vintage Living
The River House
Life in our historic 1839 home along the Hudson River. Follow our decorating projects, gardens, renovations, seasonal changes, and the everyday adventures of living in an old house.
The Vintage Hunt
Antique stores, flea markets, estate sales, vintage treasures, and the stories behind our favorite finds. Come antiquing with us or check out our booth at the Coxsackie Antique Center!
Decorating on a Dime
Beautiful homes don’t require unlimited budgets. Discover affordable decorating ideas, creative projects, thrifted treasures, and ways to make the most of what you already own.
Upstate Life
From the Hudson Valley to the Adirondacks and throughout New England, join us as we explore the small towns, antique shops, gardens, markets, and destinations that are special.
Meet Emily & Elisabeth
A Mother-Daughter Love for All Things Old
We’re a mother-daughter team with a shared appreciation for old houses, antiques, decorating, gardening, and discovering beauty in unexpected places.
We love the hunt, the history, the imperfections, and the stories that make a house feel like a home.
Through Upstate Vintage Living, we’re sharing our projects, favorite finds, travels, and lessons learned along the way.
We hope you’ll pull up a chair and stay awhile.
Fresh from the Journal
Stories from our home, antique adventures, decorating projects, and everyday life.
Your House Might Actually Need More Stuff
We’re constantly being told to declutter, especially in the United States. Clear the countertops. Remove the accessories. Keep the shelves simple. Put things away. Make everything look clean, open, and minimal. And while we absolutely believe there’s a time and…
Why Does the Same Antique Cost More Just Across the River?
Here’s something I’ve been thinking about since we started spending more time on the business side of antiques. How can the same type of piece sell for dramatically different prices depending on where it’s located? In our area, you can…
What Actually Makes a Country Home? (Hint: It Isn’t Matching Furniture)
We’ve been thinking a lot lately about what actually makes a country home feel like a country home. After spending a weekend at the Country Living Fair, listening to designers, meeting people whose homes we’ve admired for years, and taking…
10 Years in Our Home: A Decade of Love, Memories, and Renovation
It’s hard to believe that ten years have passed since we embarked on the journey of transforming our 1839 farmhouse along the Hudson River into the cozy, memory-filled home it is today. This milestone gives us a chance to reflect…
Shop Our Vintage Finds
Old Things. New Stories.
Visit our booth at the Coxsackie Antique Center, where we share an ever-changing collection of antique furniture, vintage home décor, artwork, collectibles, and unexpected treasures.
Love Our Style?
Let’s Create a Home You Love.
From decorating and styling to organization, seasonal refreshes, and incorporating vintage finds, we offer approachable services designed around your home, your style, and your budget.
A Little More Upstate Living
The story doesn’t end here. Follow along on Instagram for everyday moments from the River House, antique finds, decorating projects, gardens, Upstate adventures, and plenty of behind-the-scenes mother-daughter life.
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A Little Country Living in Your Inbox
Join us for vintage finds, decorating inspiration, stories from the River House, and our latest Upstate adventures.
No clutter—just the good stuff from our little corner of Upstate New York.
